I got on to the 7600's in 2003 largely because of the exploits of the Benoits.
Grices was doing many of the special runs at that time. I called for a Whelen but the were out so the sales guy talked me into a 35 Rem carbine. Best thing that ever happened to me.
A few weeks later he called back and said that a Whelen became available. The second best thing that happened to me.
The 35 carbine has a 2x7 Nikon pro staff with O/U mounts. I know the are hated but it just seems so right and allows your thumb under the scope to grip the ballance point perfect.
It is my go to gun and has accounted for 5 bucks and two does all under 50 yards using Remington factory 200 grain ammo. More later.
